Floral designers must be multi-talented and handle many responsibilities at one time. They should know how to work with clients, deliver high quality and keep up with deadlines. All these things require more than just a creative and artistic mind. Below are some of the things every beginner must ace before stepping into the industry:

An in-depth introduction
Before you can start learning about picking colors, designing bouquets, and wiring flowers together, you must understand the basics. These include the often-overlooked responsibilities of a floral designer; having good communication and collaboration skills, effective time management, and keeping up the professional quality.

The best way to learn the basics is with a short introductory course. Many local markets, schools, and independent instructors offer such courses in Maine, which are discussed below.

Handling Tools
Floral designers work with hardware and cutting tools all the time to put together intricate bouquets, corsages, and wreaths. You should be an expert at handling tools like floral knives, arranging wires, thorn strippers, and some pliers before you are able to design your first floral arrangement. To get used to handling these, you can enroll in week-long workshops that focus on providing hands-on experience.

Floral Care
The most important task of any floral designer is actually hidden in the backroom. It is every floral designer’s responsibility to take care of every flower and plant so they can grow and have a longer lifespan after being cut. Every flower is different and will demand individual care. Learning about the extensive caring techniques without an expert and structured lessons can be overwhelming. Fortunately, floral design courses are specifically designed to teach about such techniques and provide a hands-on experience in helping the flowers grow, bloom, and thrive.